6th Jun 2002, 19:03

Ten pounds says its your Idle control valve, run it in by ford and they will tell you that. £75 for them to look at it and £157 for the part though, had a same fault on my escort 1.6 si which has same mechanical workings.

3rd Aug 2002, 18:55

Looked at my Haynes manual, but could not find the Idle Control Valve. Last garage said it was a common fault - this valve needed cleaning as it gets clogged up with oil. They charged £45. I'm sure I could do it, but can anyone point us in the right direction?